CHAPTER 5: Cadences and Non-Harmonic Tones [AP HOME]

Authentic, plagal, deceptive, Phrygian (half) cadences. Nonharmonic tones including passing tones, neighboring tones, escape tone, anticipation, suspensions, ritardation, appoggiatura, changing tones, and pedal tone.

Explanation of Non-Harmonic Tones at Musictheory.net

"Non-Harmonic Tones, Diversity, and Delayed Gratification," episode 7 of the What Music Means to Me podcast

"The Awesomeness of Pedal Point," episode 8 of the What Music Means to Me podcast.

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VIDEO EXPLANATION of PEDAL POINT and TYPES of PEDAL POINT used by various composers (set up for Pedal Point Duet Composition Project)

For the podcast guide for BOTH episodes, click here.

Class Notes: NHT Notes Pages

Assn. 5.2, #1-5. Intro to Analyzing Non-Harmonic Tones - Dr. Watson

Analysis: NHT Packet.pdf

Analysis: Bach Chorale, "God the Father Be Our Stay" - great use of suspensions!

• Print out the chorale and make a complete harmonic analysis (Roman numerals).
• Circle and label all non-harmonic tones.
• Be sure you've labeled the key!
• If you are unsure of a chord, just make your best guess.

COMPOSITION: Click here for details on your composition assignment for this unit, a duet using "pedal point."

NON-CHORD TONES review worksheet - Use for practice either before the test, or later in the course for review.

Jeopardy!-style Review Game for Non-Harmonic Tones